Wednesday, 20 May 2020

The four statements

A special transmission outside the scriptures.

Not based on the written word or letters.

A direct pointing at the human mind.

Seeing into self nature and Buddha nature.

These are the four statements, or foundations of zen..

If we are studying zen, what help will it be, to discuss endlessly, pour over the scriptures, dissect them endlessly..

What help will it be, to endlessly bicker over who is a true zen practioner?

Could we all benefit, by making a daily visit, to these statements, and establish them..



Submitted May 21, 2020 at 11:40AM by jasonsmudge https://ift.tt/2Zp9cEE

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